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Interested in potentially starting your Allied Health career at TCAT Knoxville?

We have great news about our upcoming HESI Exam schedule for the 2026 year! 

Taking and passing the HESI exam is one of the prerequisites for entry into three of our Allied Health programs at TCAT Knoxville: Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing, or Surgical Technology.

In order to make it easier for you to get the exam scores in before the application deadline, we offer a proctored HESI exam at our main campus on a first come, first serve basis. 

Preparing to Take the HESI at TCAT Knoxville

• Bring your photo ID, an accessible email address, and payment for the exam ($50 payment can be cash or credit). 
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes early on the exam day in order to reserve your spot. Seating is limited for each exam. 
• Report to Student Services at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Knoxville – Knox Regional Health Science Education Center (9575 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923) to pay the $50 testing fee. 
• In order to not disturb the other test takers, late arrivals will not be permitted to make payment or to take the exam. We recommend planning to arrive at least 30 minutes early. 
• Do not bring in outside calculators. 
• If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the Student Services department at TCAT Knoxville at least two weeks before the exam date. Supporting documentation for the requested accommodation is required.

Free HESI Test Prep Resources

General Resources

Test Guide- HESI Exam A2
Test Prep Review- HESI Exam A2
NursePrep- HESI Exam A2
LearningExpress Library (must have a library card to use)

Math Resources

Math.com
GED - Math Practice Test
Khan Academy Math
CoolMath Games

Reading Resources

EnglishMaven
Education Corner Study Skills Guide

2026 HESI Exam Schedule at TCAT Knoxville

Below is the list of all of the upcoming test dates for the 2025 school year. Each exam will have a cost of $50 and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. 

The times and locations of these tests are subject to change. However, we will do our best to update this page with the most current information about our schedule. 

For any questions related to general admissions, contact admissions@tcatknoxville.edu.